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Hey adventurers! After 6 months across SEA, here’s a detailed budget guide.
Accommodation: Hostels will be your best friend, ranging from $5-$15 a night; quality varies but it’s a helluva way to meet fellow travelers. Check out Hostelworld for reviews.
Transport: Go local with buses and trains - not only cheap, but it's the authentic way to travel. Motorbikes can be rented for dirt cheap - $5-$10 a day!
Food: Street food is where it’s at; delicious, authentic, and your wallet’s best pal. Think $1-$3 per meal.
Activities: Haggling’s the game, don't pay full price for touristy stuff. Nature activities tend to be free or cheap – beaches, hikes, etc.
Tips: Always carry cash, cards aren't always accepted. Learn some local phrases, helps with both prices and making friends. Pack light, laundry services are widely available and cheap.
Bottom line, you can comfortably do SEA for $30-$50 a day if you're frugal. Happy travels!
Submitted 5 months, 1 week ago by globetrotter_guru
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Great list man, agree on all points. A small addition for first timers: always agree on a price before getting in a tuk-tuk or taxi, and in cities like Jakarta or Manila, traffic can be a nightmare so plan ahead. And don't forget your haggling A-game at markets!
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Anyone else find that some beach areas are getting pricier? Some spots in Thailand are charging for entry to beaches now. Still cheap by Western standards but not as budget as before. P.S. Always check your hostel for bedbugs and lockers for your stuff, learned that the hard way.
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YESS to the street food!! 🤤 I would add that in places like Bangkok, food courts in malls can be surprisingly affordable and give you a chance to escape the heat. Also Penang, Malaysia has some of the best street food I've eaten in my life.
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Solid tips. I'd emphasize the importance of a good travel insurance policy that covers motorbike riding, 'cause that's where many travelers slip up. By the way, apps like Grab and Gojek for transport can save you a ton when haggling gets tiring.
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Super useful guide, thanks for sharing! Hostelworld has been a lifesaver for me, met some crazy fun people on there. Gotta add, several places in Vietnam have dorm beds under $5, absolute steal. Just watch out for bedbugs in the cheaper spots!